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Chiomenti

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Chiomenti leverages the bench strength of specialists in the regulatory frameworks of banks, investment firms, asset managers, insurance companies and payment institutions. The experience of practice head Alessandro Portolano covers ordinary and extraordinary transactions, proceedings before Italian and European Regulators and structuring business models and new market entries. The group also features Vincenzo Troiano, who advises banks, payment institutions, institutional and international investors, and insurance and asset management companies; Felice Azzollini, whose career includes working at CONSOB; and Flavia Pagnanelli, an adviser on the regulation of banking, insurance, finance, investment and asset management schemes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Huge and broad knowledge and experience - the team represents a guarantee, covering all areas.’

  • ‘Chiomenti's team is always ready to support and collaborate - they are excellent professionals and very competent, and their approach is very concrete and pragmatic.’

  • ‘Quick answers with solid advice.’

  • ‘The biggest strength of Alessandro Portolano and his team is that they are well-connected, both with other market players and regulatory authorities.'

  • 'They make it easy for clients to find adequate business solutions.'

  • 'Alessandro Portolano and his team are always available and ensure an excellent turnaround time.’

  • 'Vincenzo Troiano is able to get straight to the problem, and find the right and robust solution.’

Key clients

  • BPER Banca S.p.A.
  • Banca Finnat Euramerica S.p.A.
  • Gestione Carte CONAD S.r.l.
  • Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.
  • Poste Vita S.p.A.
  • BlackRock France SAS
  • Fideuram Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking Asset Management SGR S.p.A.
  • Blackstone Europe Fund Management S.à r. l.
  • Credit Suisse (Italy) S.p.A.; Credit Suisse International
  • Credito Emiliano
  • Banca Euromobiliare
  • Euromobiliare Asset Management SGR
  • Euromobiliare Advisory SIM
  • Credemvita S.p.A.
  • Banca PSA Italia S.p.A. – Santander Consumer Finance S.A.

Work highlights

  • Advising Credito Emiliano Group with the assessment of the impact of the new set of ESG rules implementing the SFDR, and the implementation of the initiatives necessary for compliance.
  • Assisted BPER Banca with the acquisition from the FITD of a direct controlling interest in Banca Carige (and, indirectly, in its subsidiaries Banca Monte di Lucca and Banca Cesare Ponti), and all related regulatory aspects of the transaction.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Vincenzo Troiano
Hall of fameChiomenti
Vincenzo advises banks, insurance companies, asset management companies, payment institutions, institutional and international investors (pension funds, open-ended investment companies, real estate investment trust, reserved alternative investment funds), and other regulated entities on supervisory and operational compliance matters, corporate governance rules, codes of conduct and prudential regulations, structuring of investment platforms and products, private equity funds, extraordinary transactions involving relevant industry-specific regulatory provisions (reorganisation of financial sector groups and financial conglomerates), securitisation, real estate investment through regulated entities (such as closed-ended investment companies, listed real estate companies, funds), innovative financial products, financial digitalisation, supervisory procedures and penalties in the various areas of regulated finance and money laundering.
Alessandro Portolano
Hall of fameChiomenti
Alessandro advises Italian and foreign financial institutions in relation to all areas of the banking, financial, insurance, payment services and asset management regulations. His experience includes assistance in both ordinary and extraordinary transactions, proceedings before Italian and European Regulators, structuring of business models and entry into new markets. He has assisted regulators in relation to complex and innovative matters.
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Felice Azzollini
Chiomenti
Felice advises clients on banking, insurance, and financial markets matters, under the different profiles of the relevant legal framework He advises on products and services distribution, contractual drafting, cross-border transactions and management of relations with the relevant supervisory authorities. His legal advice, offered to both Italian and international clients, includes the drafting of opinions and contracts, consultancy regarding corporate governance operations and business model restructuring, and the preparation of petitions and defense statements before legal and supervisory Authorities.
Flavia Pagnanelli
Chiomenti
Flavia specialises in the regulation of banking services, insurance, finance, investment, and asset management schemes. She regularly advises Italian and international clients on many aspects of business law, compliance, prudential rules, and product regulations.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alessandro Portolano

Other key lawyers

Vincenzo Troiano, Felice Azzollini, Flavia Pagnanelli, Jasmine Mazza

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